Marine conservation depends on capable people. WIO-COMPAS is the Western Indian Ocean's competency-based professional certification programme that develops, certifies and recognises the practitioners who lead and manage marine protected areas, ensuring they have the skills, knowledge and leadership needed to deliver lasting conservation impact.
Marine conservation is demanding work—and until now, many of the region’s most dedicated professionals have gone unrecognized beyond their own organizations. WIO-COMPAS exists to change that.
WIO-COMPAS provides independent verification that professionals meet international standards in marine and coastal management.
By certifying skills and ethical practices, it ensures personnel are qualified to achieve conservation goals. This enhances institutional credibility, increases accountability, and maximizes the impact of investments in marine and coastal stewardship.
Do you want to grow as a marine conservation practitioner? Ready to see how WIO-COMPAS can help your organisation improve its management effectiveness? Reach out to us today to start your journey.
Mizingani Street, House No. 734
Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania
P. O. Box 3298, Zanzibar
United Republic of Tanzania
Raising the Standard for Ocean Stewardship.
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Email
secretary@wiomsa.org
Phone
+ 255 24 2233472 / 2234597
Address
Mizingani Street, House No. 734, Zanzibar
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